While UN negotiations to deliver a legally binding plastics treaty have ended in deadlock, Australia remains aligned with the High Ambition Coalition and is progressing domestic efforts on plastics recycling infrastructure and circular economy policy – though decisive action on packaging reform remains stalled.
In line with growth in demand for pressure sensitive labels in SE Asia, UPM Adhesive Materials is expanding its label material factory in Malaysia, adding a new coating line alongside other facility upgrades.
The Australasian Institute of Packaging has become an executive member of the Asian Packaging Federation, as the institute continues to expand its provision of education and training in the region.
